dancote's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.7
- Helpful Votes:603
- Reviews Submitted:46
- First Review:December 3, 2011
- Most Recent Review:March 2, 2018
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It’s the find of a century, but will you live to tell about it?
Overall rating
3
/
5
5 of 31 found this review helpful
Gender relevance
PostedMarch 2, 2018
dancote
fromPort Orchard, WA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
I'm a man. I enjoy playing Hidden Object / Adventure games. I don't enjoy having to play as a woman. I'm sure it isn't creatively or technically too challenging to offer play as a male/female/other character. I will personally not buy another game that is so restrictive.
I don't recommend this game.
PuppetShow: The Price of Immortality Collector's Edition
Your friend vanishes after investigating the mysterious Theater of Emotions
Overall rating
5
/
5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
Finally, a game I can play as myself
PostedMarch 22, 2015
dancote
fromPort Orchard, WA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Hidden Object, Card & Board, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
PuppetShow: The Price of Immortality Collector's Edition
(81)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Kudos to the developers for giving me the option of playing as a man.
I recommend this game!
Temple of Life: The Legend of Four Elements
After an archeologist releases the element of water, it’s up to you to restore the balance of the elements!
Overall rating
4
/
5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
This is a fun game
PostedApril 10, 2013
dancote
fromPort Orchard, WA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Arcade & Action, Hidden Object, Card & Board
Current Favorite:
Phenomenon: Meteorite Collector's Edition
(96)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I won't re-hash what so many have already said about the graphics, sound, puzzles, HOS, etc. There was one at the very end that was uncharacteristically dark.
If it had a map, it would have gotten 5 stars from me.
Fear for Sale: Nightmare Cinema Collector's Edition
When the entire audience disappears from a film screening at an old theater, you must go behind the scenes to find out who is running the mysterious Nightmare Cinema.
Overall rating
4
/
5
1 of 4 found this review helpful
Just misses 5 stars
PostedApril 9, 2013
dancote
fromPort Orchard, WA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Arcade & Action, Hidden Object, Card & Board
Current Favorite:
Phenomenon: Meteorite Collector's Edition
(96)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
This game was great until I got to the bonus round.
It has lovely locations, a superb map, a great hint system, terrific Hidden Object Scenes, cool storyline, interesting characters and excellent voice-overs. Lots of collectables, morphing objects (in the game and in the HOS). As a SE, this game would have been an easy 5 stars for me.
Unfortunately, I couldn't complete the Bonus chapter and neither could many others as I learned when I visited the game's forum.
I will recommend the game as an SE and as a CE if/when the Bonus chapter glitch is resolved.
I recommend this game!
Fear For Sale: Mystery of McInroy Manor
Emma Roberts has been tasked with writing a story about an old haunted manor. Help her explore the McInroy Estate!
Overall rating
2
/
5
5 of 5 found this review helpful
Sorry I bought it
PostedApril 9, 2013
dancote
fromPort Orchard, WA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Arcade & Action, Hidden Object, Card & Board
Current Favorite:
Phenomenon: Meteorite Collector's Edition
(96)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I liked the story but and some of the locations but that was about it.
There was too much back and forthing for my taste, especially without a map.
The Hidden Object Scenes were what really tore it for me. There are too many of them, they're dark and ill-defined junkpiles and some items are just hidden in pitch-black areas.
And ... Spoiler Alert ...
Suicides are not cool.
I don't recommend this game.
Phenomenon: Meteorite Collector's Edition
Discover the secrets of your family’s past on a mystical island!
Overall rating
5
/
5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
Officially my favorite game of the year (so far)
PostedMarch 31, 2013
dancote
fromPort Orchard, WA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Arcade & Action, Card & Board
Current Favorite:
Phenomenon: Meteorite Collector's Edition
(96)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Loved the look and feel of this game. Lots of different locales to visit. I even enjoyed the music. Good story. Cut-scenes worked smoothly. Hint system is very helpful.
Two things that really worked for me are the map and the innovative Hidden Object scenes. The map is a transporter type that shows where you are, where there are pending actions, where you will have to return later, and where all actions are complete. The HOS are 2 scenes in one where you travel from one to the other by clicking on a timepiece. If you get stuck, you can use a Hint as usual but you can also play word game that I found very appealing.
I recommend this game!
The Secret Order: Masked Intent Collector's Edition
Someone in the Order has turned traitor, murdering one of the Secret Five! Only Sarah can prevent the Order’s destruction!
Overall rating
3
/
5
6 of 14 found this review helpful
Very frustrating
PostedMarch 24, 2013
dancote
fromPort Orchard, WA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Arcade & Action, Hidden Object, Card & Board
Current Favorite:
Chimeras: Tune of Revenge Collector's Edition
(127)Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
This is an absolutely beautiful game with lots of different venues, interesting characters.
Storyline is lacking. There's no map that let's you go seamlessly from place to place and endless l-o-n-g back and forthing.
This is potentially a 5 star game. Too bad. It has gone into my "NO" folder. I can only recommend it for players with infinite patience and lots of time on their hands.
I don't recommend this game.
Timeless: The Lost Castle
A mysterious man in red summons you, sending you to a flying ship where a little girl needs your help!
Overall rating
4
/
5
4 of 4 found this review helpful
Another good title in the series
PostedMarch 16, 2013
dancote
fromPort Orchard, WA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Arcade & Action, Hidden Object, Card & Board
Current Favorite:
Chimeras: Tune Of Revenge
(72)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
If this game had a "jump" map, it would have been 5 stars for me.
There are lots of varied places to see and interact with, the storyline tracks well, the artwork is superb, the hidden object scenes are clear and they are of 2 types, the hint system is quite useful and replenishes pretty quickly, and, finally, there are lots of new puzzles.
Too much back & forthing for my taste unfortunately and that's exacerbated by the lack of a good map.
I recommend this game!
Dreamscapes: The Sandman
Be the one to save Laura from her nightmares
Overall rating
4
/
5
1 of 3 found this review helpful
Great 4-star game
PostedMarch 14, 2013
dancote
fromPort Orchard, WA
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Arcade & Action, Hidden Object, Card & Board
Current Favorite:
Chimeras: Tune Of Revenge
(72)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Wow is all I can say for this game. It's gorgeous. It has a coherent storyline. Help system is top-notch. It would benefit from a "jump" map.
It's held back by dialog that doesn't always keep up.
Nonetheless, this is an easy recommend.
Chimeras: Tune Of Revenge
An organ grinder seeks revenge, marking his victims with cards. Can you stop him before he destroys the entire city?
Overall rating
5
/
5
2 of 4 found this review helpful
Five Stars and 2 Thumbs-Up
PostedMarch 13, 2013
dancote
fromPort Orchard, WA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Arcade & Action, Hidden Object, Card & Board
Current Favorite:
Chimeras: Tune Of Revenge
(72)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Beautiful graphics, an animated, helpful sidekick, a strong storyline, a help system that really does help and an interactive map. Hidden object scenes were nearly 100% clear and unobstructed. I even left the music on.
Easily my favorite game of the year so far.
I recommend this game!